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Head of Supermarket Operations & Expansion (FMCG / Grocery Chain)

Confidential
Dubai, UAE
Fulltime
Mid-Senior
3 months ago
ArabicExcelRecruitment
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Job Title

Head of Supermarket Operations & Expansion- Arabic Speaker

Full-Time

About the Company:

We are a fast-growing supermarket chain aiming to redefine grocery and FMCG retail across residential and mixed-use developments in the UAE.

We focus on delivering

exceptional shopping experiences, fresh quality products, and operational excellence

.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Head Of Supermarket Operations & Expansion

to lead our supermarket business from concept to multi-branch operations.

The ideal candidate will have a

proven track record in FMCG, grocery, or hypermarket retail

, with expertise in store setup, supplier management, operational excellence, and expansion strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the
  • supermarket business strategy,
  • including store format, category mix, and customer journey.
  • Lead the
  • setup and launch
  • of new supermarket locations from scratch, including store layout, stock management, and back-office operations.
  • Build and manage
  • supplier networks
  • , negotiate terms, and ensure supply chain efficiency.
  • Oversee
  • daily operations,
  • ensuring compliance with SOPs, food safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards.
  • Monitor financial performance, including sales, margins, inventory turnover, shrinkage, and profitability.
  • Manage recruitment, training, and performance of store teams across multiple branches.
  • Ensure consistency in
  • brand standards, customer experience, and operational excellence
  • across all locations.
  • Identify opportunities for growth, expansion, and operational optimization.

Requirements

  • 7–10+ years of experience in
  • supermarket, grocery, hypermarket, or FMCG retail chains
  • .
  • Proven experience in
  • multi-store operations and expansion
  • .
  • Strong background in
  • supply chain, vendor management, and FMCG sourcing
  • .
  • Excellent leadership, operational, and strategic planning skills.
  • Arabic & English fluency required.

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to
  • build and shape a fast-growing supermarket chain
  • from the ground up.
  • Lead
  • high-impact projects
  • across multiple locations.
  • Competitive package with growth and development opportunities.

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